Walton, Anthony Eugene “Cool Uncle Tony”- age 50, born to the union of Bernice and Lester M. Walton, Sr. on October 27, 1961. Tony was a graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 1980.  Tony was a U.S. Army Veteran and self employed as a Contract Electrician. Tony was a car enthusiast; his favorite model was the ultimate muscle car. He was a member of IBEW 760. Preceded in death by devoted father, Lester, Sr. and loving grandparents, Henry (Margaret) Walton. Tony leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Juanita Simmons Walton; step-daughters: Tyler and Lyigia Simmons; step-grandson, Keyland Simmons Moore; loving and devoted mother, Bernice Walton; devoted sisters: LeRhonda (Paul) Hill and Sherri Walton; devoted brother, Lester M. Walton, Jr.; 6 nieces and 1 nephew whom he loved as his own children; a host of other relatives and friends. A special thank you to the doctors and staff at UT Medical Center Critical Care Unit. On Wednesday, January 4, 2012, the family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at Eternal Life Harvest Center, Western Avenue. Pastor James H. Davis officiating. Interment will immediately follow at TN State Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Highway where full military honors and dove release will conclude the service.